Stanchion wobble

[Chuck Scheaffer]

Hey guys,

I have a few stanchion bases that have ovalled enough that the stanchions wobble when the lifelines are open.  The worse ones are at the gates.  And the wear is due to people pulling the top of the stanchion when they come aboard. 

Has anyone tried mylar sheets or some kind of epoxy to fill the gap and firm up the stanchions.

Thanks,

Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute 1989  C&C 34R Pasadena, Md

[Tim Aseltine]

Great question Chuck. That is on my to do list this winter. I was thinking Mylar or some this metal sleeve.

Tim

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On Dec 15, 2025, at 7:16 AM, Chuck Scheaffer <scheaff...@gmail.com> wrote:



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[Cesar Vallejos]

I had success one winter (too much so in one case) with Mylar strips wrapped around the bottom of the stanchion, then rubber-malleted into place.

Held well all season but were difficult to remove when laying up (my boat cover requires the stanchions to be out). Had to leave one stanchion out all winter.

I tried stainless steel tape (https://a.co/d/cPxfC8C) but only did one for lack of time. Has some promise.

My ideal fix would be to dip the stanchion end and bolt in mold release, install and then pour thickened epoxy into the cavity. But I haven't found the time or focus (and guts) to "go there" yet...

[Matthew Davis]

This is a project I need to complete.  Can you please provide some details on the mylar strips option?  I am able to leave my stanchions in while covered.